Google did not, however, mention exactly which countries the rollout will be effective in. Presumably, it isn’t including Germany in the list, which was included alongside Canada in a previous update. So, with 44 countries officially making up Europe, all but 3 countries should now have access to the feature. What does the Google Maps eco-friendly route feature bring to Europe? Now, there aren’t any new features or additions coming to the previously-launched eco-friendly route feature in Google Maps either, with its launch in more regions of Europe....

The company showed off widgets for Google Search, Chrome, Drive, Google Maps, Gmail, and Google News. This is quite interesting and also funny, on one hand. Why? Well, Google introduced lock screen widgets for Android back in 2012, and then killed off the feature in 2014. Now, 8 years later, Apple is introducing lock screen widgets as a brand new feature. That should not surprise anyone, though, as the company also announced an always-on display for the iPhone 14 Pro lineup....

The Pixel 7 Pro on the other hand will come with more bells and whistles. And is the one you want to go for if you want a more powerful device, that also comes with a better camera setup and more camera features. Specifically, the Pro model this year comes with some nifty camera upgrades like the 5x optical zoom, the macro focus, and 30x super resolution zoom. The sensors are still the same megapixel count across the board....

This might be a slap to the face of all the people who attended/watched Google I/O back in May. The company said that it’s working on an integrated ecosystem of its phone, earbuds, and its upcoming tablet. Though the company didn’t state anything about a new Pixel computer, it just made sense. Other than Apple, Google is the only company with the power to make an integrated ecosystem consisting of its own mobile and computer software....

The company is trying to illustrate that its dominance in the search business is mainly due to its superior product. Google has drawn the attention of regulators on multiple occasions for its practices. It is currently appealing a $5 billion fine imposed by the EU over its alleged anti-competitive practices with Android. Google’s lawyers gave out the information at the EU General Court “People use Google because they choose to, not because they are forced to....

5-band equalizer is rolling out to the Pixel Buds Pro This new feature is coming via a software update, needless to say. You’ll need to update your Pixel Buds app and firmware, and then go to Bluetooth settings -> Device Details -> Sound -> Custom Equalizer in order to access it. We’re talking about the Pixel Buds app, of course. Do note that this is a staged rollout, though, so it may not be available to you at this very moment....

The goes on to say that Google has started to test Calendar and Gmail apps for the platform. The source, however, can’t confirm whether apps allow users to create new events or compose emails. The experience is described as “full” to 9to5Google. Over the past few months, Google has been quite busy redesigning and overhauling its apps for the Wear OS platform. Google Camera, Keep, and Play Store apps for Wear OS were all updated with the Material You redesign....

Without this launcher, you can still access the apps on the Nest Hub by voice. But this gives an additional way to access Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, News and more. Assuming you’ve linked those things to the display. In the video post, which you can see below, you can open the app launcher by dragging up from the bottom of the display on the pill-shaped button. Then, by tapping on the see all button that’s off to the right....

That’s great and all, but how does the new camera sensor compare to the Pixel 5. Well we took the Pixel 5 and Pixel 6 Pro and did a quick comparison of the two phones. If you’re not a photographer, you probably won’t notice many differences here. But you will likely notice that the color science in the Pixel 6 Pro is actually a bit better than the Pixel 5....

The company is continuing its efforts to put all the final features and changes to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. In line with this, according to the latest report by 9to5Google, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are getting a new batch of wallpapers, which the company is calling ‘Motif’. Basically, the ‘Motif’ wallpapers include a combination of multiple floral and geometric illustrations. These are meant to use the strengths of Android 12‘s Dynamic Color theme language that will be available on the Pixel 6 series....

That being said, you can choose between three Pixel 6a color variants. Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage options are available. The first combines black, white, and gray colors, the second is essentially dark gray with a hint of black and light gray, and the last one combines black and greenish colors. The Pixel 6a is Google’s mid-range smartphone for 2022, and it’s a truly great deal at $329. This smartphone comes with the Google Tensor SoC, which was, until recently, Google’s flagship SoC....

This information comes from a German blog that is not the usual source for such info. The thing is, Roland Quandt, a well-known tipster, seems to believe this is true, so there you have it. The Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch release dates have been revealed So, when are the devices coming? Well, the source claims that the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will start shipping on October 18....

A few days ago, Google unveiled its new Pixel 7 and the highly-anticipated Pixel Watch. However, the software updates and improvements that the company brought to Android devices are overshadowed by hardware. One of the new things that is about to come to Android devices is a unified security and privacy panel that prevents users from wandering between multiple menus. As you can see in the screenshot below, the security and privacy sections are now combined....

In terms of the latter rollout, there’s a more solid timeframe for that, as well. The August 5 2022 Android Security Patch will reportedly roll out within the “coming weeks,” according to the company. The update will apply to all supported Pixel-branded devices, including the Pixel 6 series noted above. The security patch will fix a number of known bugs but won’t necessarily deliver any big features. That’s hardly surprising, however, since September is just around the corner and is the expected launch month for Android 13....

Doesn’t the outgoing update fix the Pixel 6a fingerprint scanner? Now, as hinted above, the big issue here appears to lie in either the budget-friendly Pixel 6a fingerprint scanner hardware or in the software. It isn’t immediately clear which is having the problem. But the end result of that issue is the same. Although it may not ultimately impact every handset. Namely, the feature doesn’t work on those gadgets that are affected....

Now yes, Google does this already to an extent. Providing the same cameras on a cheaper model, and the same design. But Google should go a step further, now that they have Tensor. You see, Apple basically uses an older design, one that has been around since roughly 2016, puts its newest processor in there, upgrades the storage (faster storage, not necessarily more storage), and prices it around $400. Google could do that pretty easily now with the Pixel 6a....

That’s because the code in question is dubbed “Add ARC input overlay flag” and what it does is fairly straightforward. If not immediately apparent from its title. Namely, it adds an overlay layer for keyboard and mouse compatibility in apps. Effectively ensuring that even apps that don’t typically support the inputs will respond to them. Gaming on a Chromebook is not some far-fetched concept, Android or not Now, all of this is aimed at making the Chromebook platform a better fit for gaming, specifically with Android apps in mind....

Motorola’s software has always been notable for being extremely similar to stock Android. Thus, it’s been pretty speedy with its platform updates. As time goes on, we’ll see phones from that company get updates along with other companies like Samsung. Motorola outlines its first phones to get Android 13 If you own a recent Motorola phone, then you should be happy to know that your phone will be one of the first Moto phones to get Android 13....

In the list below, you’ll find 15 products. Most of them are available in more than one place, and we’ve included links as well. You’ll also find price tags for those products, along with descriptions and images. Price tags are constantly changing, though, so they may be slightly different by the time you’re reading this. We’ll do our best to keep the list updated, though. Logitech MX Keys Mini If someone you know needs a new keyboard, and prefers minimalistic keyboards… well, the Logitech MX Keys Mini is one of the best you can get....

The announcement came through the company’s official Twitter handle. The event will start at 1 PM CET / 7 AM EST / 4 AM PST. HONOR is using #ThePowerofMagic handle for this launch event. The HONOR Magic4 flagship series will launch at MWC 2022 Along with the announcement, the company also shared a short teaser video which you can see below. This teaser video does put an emphasis on the camera, so this will likely be a camera-centered flagship(s)....